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JUST ADDED ANOTHER!!! New BLADE 2 Review Pops Up Online!!!

Hey folks, Harry here... I just got this review in and all this fear over New Line screwing Guillermo over really put a bug up my ass to see if there was anything behind any of this. I mean seriously, is this thing so hardcore that he would have problems from New Line in keeping it intact? From the sound of this Guillermo might have a bit of fight with the MPAA, the last thing he needs is a problem New Line. I'll see what I can find out, but after Peter Jackson having such a great time with them, I can't imagine any problems til this gets to the MPAA. I mean, this is an R-rated film, you want it as hard as it can be. Dontcha? Isn't that the point of a badass action vampire flick? We'll see....

I was also at the Blade 2 screening Tuesday night and while I suck at writing reviews, I just want to chime in and add to the unanimous praise. First off, the night was already off to a good start because Guillermo Del Toro was there and watching the film with the audience. Basically the movie is what he promised it would be--a non-stop, wall to wall hardcore action/horror flick that's heavy on violence, gore and martial arts (with much praise to Donnie Yen in that respect). Rarely is there any down time and yes, the Reapers are one of the creepiest motherfuckers to come across in some time. I can't really think of any complaints save for the fact that the energy is so high all the way through that the finale seemed a bit tame compared to the rest of the movie, but no bother as it was also the most incomplete section of the film effects wise. Between the personal achievement of The Devil's Backbone and the almost certain commercial achievement of this, all Del Toro needs to do is combine these forces and he may one day create something as successful on both ends as LOTR.

BTW-I read in another talkback that someone saw an earlier version and expressed concern over the possible cutting of some of the more greusome scenes, mainly an autopsy of a Reaper. While I don't think the MPAA has gotten to it yet, that scene was still there and I couldn't have imagined ANYTHING being cut out since then. Still, even though I felt privilaged to see while it is still unrated, it'll be frustrating to know that some stuff might be taken out. That's mostly why I wanted to write this review--to get as much positive word for this film on record because if New Line doesn't get behind Del Toro's back, there could be some uphill battles ahead. Here's hoping otherwise.

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Hey folks, Harry here... Seems over at Countdown To Blade 2 website they have a new review from the recent test screening for BLADE 2 that took place a couple of nights ago in L.A. The review is another rave! Seems like Guillermo Del Toro has another good one on his

This movie is awesome. I Saw a prescreening of the film Jan. 8, 2001 (last Tuesday) at The Bridge a theatre in Century City, Ca. This movie is so Unbelievable.

Click here to read BLADE 2 review!!!

Nice to see so much positive feelings towards this film, let's hope it continues!!!

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I am Guillermo's bitch.
by Cash Bailey
Jan 10th, 2002
09:09:17 PM
I am always wary of reviews that contain the words: "awesome!",
by Smugbug
Jan 10th, 2002
09:10:36 PM
Is he related to Benicio??
by CarmillaVonDoom
Jan 10th, 2002
09:23:11 PM
Blade could kick Neo's ass!!
by KenKRK
Jan 10th, 2002
09:25:13 PM
Interesting... but the Bridge Theater ain't in Century City
by Mr.Chunky Monkey
Jan 10th, 2002
09:37:09 PM
good set up, hardly a "review"
by rabid_republican
Jan 10th, 2002
09:51:51 PM
SPIDER-MAN:MAY 3RD,2002 says Blade 2 is great!!Go see it!!
by spiderblood1969
Jan 10th, 2002
09:57:10 PM
Hard to take this seriously
by tunesmith
Jan 10th, 2002
10:05:43 PM
this is NO anne rice vampire movie!
by mooncake
Jan 10th, 2002
10:54:30 PM
Just Thankful, That's All
by jollydwarf
Jan 10th, 2002
11:11:39 PM
No relation to Benicio...
by Perfekt Tommy
Jan 10th, 2002
11:32:57 PM
Message to JollyDwarf
by ShadowVision
Jan 11th, 2002
12:10:18 AM
This film should be good anyway without a "I just left the theat
by Kampbell-Kid
Jan 11th, 2002
12:11:50 AM
Why do I have to wait till August 23rd?
by reni
Jan 11th, 2002
02:36:03 AM
To reni:Blade 2 comes out March 29th,2002 last I heard and to th
by spiderblood1969
Jan 11th, 2002
04:47:06 AM
uk release
by u.k. star
Jan 11th, 2002
05:59:28 AM
Whay would you want to make a sequel to Blade anyhow?
by Kieran
Jan 11th, 2002
07:40:25 AM
Face it Black Heroes are the best.
by Brooklyn Bred
Jan 11th, 2002
08:37:59 AM
Smugbug on crack
by Hunter-X
Jan 11th, 2002
09:14:31 AM
Note to Jack Valenti (prez of the MPAA): Keep your hands off of
by Smugbug
Jan 11th, 2002
09:17:48 AM
Sorry Smugbug
by Hunter-X
Jan 11th, 2002
09:20:30 AM
jollydwarf - Blade did very well at the BO
by twan_deeth_ree
Jan 11th, 2002
10:40:27 AM
BLADE SUCKS!
by Marc_Price
Jan 11th, 2002
10:50:19 AM
The action is gonna fuckin rock......
by RedWolf
Jan 12th, 2002
03:32:28 PM
Kampbell-Kid Is Right About........
by The Founder
Jan 12th, 2002
04:38:14 PM
Hey!
by FromHell
Jan 13th, 2002
03:45:38 AM

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